Hi everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I am a retired mechanical engineer, a background which has helped immensely in figuring out cars over the years.

I am both very technically as well as hardware oriented, and do everything myself, includes the deepest challenges. Jaguars sure have plenty of that, so its a nice fit.

My screen name "DoubleCat" which refers to the two Jaguars which I both dearly love. I've been a Jaguar fan since I got my 1966 E way back in 1977. I also have a 1999 XK8 convertible, normal aspirated, 53K miles. I've had the Jaguar disease for a long time, and still lovin' it despite the challenges (below).

Need help right now on the 1999 XK8 as noted further below.

First there is the 1966 E-Type roadster, which I restored to "near" completion, still needing the interior trim installed, as well as a new rag top.

Still working on that one, but some other things have come up, as it has some brittle lacquer "paint" issues that I am not happy with, and it has some engine rebuild issues that did not work out right, so I have to drop back 30 yards and go again on that one.
No questions on this car for now, just have to "do it", but on to the other one...

The other Jaguar is the 1999 XK8 convertible, normal aspirated, 53K miles, which I just finished replacing the timing chain tensioners, and cleaning up engine parts for "showing" as I reassemble.

That is done now, but since it was "down" for a long time (a hobby, took my time being really careful) and now it won't restart.

I know the chains and setup is tight and right, turned it over ok by hand a lot during re-assy (incl. double re-checking cam timing). What I do see is that I am not getting fuel pressure at the rails, and I suspect the fuel pump has quit / locked up, after sitting idle for a very long time.

I previously had an XJS 1977, and I remember the humm its fuel pump would make. Can anyone confirm that I should HEAR SOMETHING HUMMM on this XK8 with single pump (as I heard on a past 77 XJS) ?

I have jumpered posts 3 and 5 where the relay goes in, which should force the pump to run, but I hear nothing. I know there IS 12v there.

So I am taking this pump as dead. If anyone could offer advice, esp. confirming testing it in place and especially what I should hear, it would be much appreciated.

This is a convertible so I know I cant access the pump thru a woofer mounting hole (only possible on the coupe).

Chuck P (DoubleCat), Pittsburgh Area of PA

 

Welcome to the forum Chuck,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar forums. Thanks for the great Intro.

I've copied the part about the fuel pressure issue to a new thread in XK8/XKR forum. Here's the direct link:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...enewal-102760/

Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the main XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome! Sounds like you have two cool cats there.

 

welcome to the forum - couple of great jags there - follow the links Graham provided but also look at the how to's and downloads where you can download a copy of the JTIS and technical bulletins.

Also highly recommend adding Gus's website to your favorites for some great info.

JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

 

Welcome to the forum Chuck,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

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